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Neil Floyd, age 42 of Douglas, GA, passed away on Tuesday, July 8th, 2025 at Select Specialty Hospital in Savannah, GA. He was born on November 24th, 2025, the son of the Late Neil Joseph Floyd and Ms. Cheryl Adams. His survivors include: one daughter, Joselyn Floyd of Douglas, GA; mother, Cheryl (John) Adams of Douglas, GA; two brothers, Stuart Floyd of Douglas, GA and Bryan (Heather) Vickers of Baxley, GA; mother of his child, Amanda Smith, along with several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Neil Joseph Floyd. The family will receive friends on…

Robert Desso Surrency, age 68, of Douglas, GA, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 7th, 2025, at Coffee Regional Medical Center. He was born on February 16th, 2025, the son of Mr. Desso Surrency and Mrs. Emily Varnedore. His survivors include: five daughters, Teresa F. (Reyes) Surrency of Douglas, GA, Bobbie Jo (Luis) Surrency of Douglas, GA, Abby Gail (Victor) Surrency of Douglas, GA, Cynthia Marie (John) Price of Sparks, GA, and Brittany Surrency of Douglas, GA; one son, Robert Desso Surrency Jr.; one sister, Linda (Larry) Taylor; eleven grandchildren, along with several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in…

South Georgia State College provides a unique opportunity for students to begin their college journey through the SGSC Entry Program on the Valdosta State University (VSU) campus. The SGSC Entry Program at VSU (SGSC‑EP at VSU) allows students to complete core curriculum coursework in a supportive setting while experiencing VSU’s campus life and resources. Designed to support student success from the very first semester, the SGSC Entry Program at VSU gives students admitted to SGSC the ability to earn up to 30 credit hours on the VSU campus. The program offers students strong academic and transfer advantages. Participants can complete…

By Stan Popovich Many people who struggle with depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues sometimes have a difficult time taking care of their pets. As a result, here are six ways on how to take care of your pets while you deal with your mental health issues. 1. Do what is most important: It is important that you take care of your pet’s main needs when you are struggling with your anxieties. Feeding your pet, making sure their healthy, and making sure they are living in a safe environment is what is most important. Remember to focus on taking care…

A Douglas man was arrested after he allegedly broke into a vehicle in the middle of the day on June 20, 2025. An incident report from the Douglas Police Department states that on June 20 at approximately 3:15 p.m., an officer responded to a Kitchens Avenue address in reference to an entering an auto. The complainant had video footage of an individual, later identified as Eddie Bernard Williams, 47, of Douglas, allegedly entering a 2017 Dodge Durango. While the responding officer was on the scene, he saw a person wearing the same clothing as the individual in the video walking…

A truck driver who operated a “ghost” tax preparation business on the side in Union City, Georgia, awaits sentencing after pleading guilty to executing a mail fraud scheme to defraud the United States by making claims for refunds of false COVID-19 related employment tax credits. Dantavious Jackson, 39, of Union City, Georgia, pled guilty to mail fraud, said Tara M. Lyons, Acting U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Georgia. Jackson now faces a possible sentence of up to 20 years’ imprisonment, a period of supervised release, restitution, and monetary penalties. As described in the plea agreement, Jackson owned and…

In response to growing community complaints, the Coffee County Sheriff’s Office launched an enforcement effort targeting local convenience stores accused of selling illegal hemp products—including sales to minors under 21. At the request of Sheriff Fred Cole, the Georgia Department of Agriculture’s Law Enforcement Division conducted an underage compliance operation across multiple locations. The investigation revealed several violations of state hemp laws: Georgia law allows the sale of certain hemp-derived products but only to those 21 and older, with strict labeling and marketing rules to protect youth. “Protecting our youth and holding businesses accountable to the law is our top…

A jaywalking investigation resulted in a short jail stay for 44-year-old Lee Demita Barfield of Douglas. According to a report from the Douglas Police Department, around 7 p.m. on June 18, 2025, a DPD officer saw Barfield jaywalking on North Peterson Avenue in the area of the Comfortel motel. The report states that the officer had stopped Barfield before and knew he had a drug problem. When the officer asked him if he had any drugs on his person, the report says that Barfield began pulling out his pockets as he walked to the front of the patrol car. He…

The City of Douglas encourages citizens to attend or join various city committees and boards. The following is a list of July 2025 City of Douglas boards and committees meetings.

At the Georgia Municipal Association (GMA) Annual Convention on June 23, 2025, the City of Douglas was recognized as a City of Civility. City leaders read and adopted the civility pledge and resolution at the City Commission meeting on April 28, 2025. In 2023, the Georgia Municipal Association (GMA) and its nonprofit organization, Georgia City Solutions, launched the Embrace Civility program. This initiative aims to provide Georgia’s cities with resources to promote civility in public meetings and among residents and attendees. For public service to be effective, there must be an atmosphere of respect and tolerance, along with a commitment…